Las verdades que sostenemos, Kamala Harris
Las verdades que sostenemos, Kamala Harris
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Las verdades que sostenemos
(Edición para lectores jóvenes)

Author: Kamala Harris

Narrator: Jane Santos

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/23/2021


Synopsis

Las Verdades que Sostenemos

Como la primera mujer de la raza negra y con raíces en Asia Meridional que se convierte en vicepresidenta de los Estados Unidos, así como la segunda mujer negra en la historia elegida al Senado de los Estados Unidos, Kamala Harris está abriendo nuevos caminos en su ruta hacia el escenario nacional. Pero, ¿de qué manera alcanzó sus metas? ¿Qué valores e influencias la guiaron e inspiraron sobre la marcha?
 
En esta edición de sus memorias para lectores jóvenes, conocemos cómo su familia y su comunidad influyeron en la vida de la vicepresidenta Harris y vemos qué la llevó a descubrir su propio sentido de identidad y propósito. Las verdades que sostenemos sigue la trayectoria que la vicepresidenta Harris ha elegido a lo largo de su vida al explorar los valores que más aprecia: los de comunidad, igualdad y justicia. A través de una lectura que inspira y empodera, este libro nos reta a convertirnos en líderes de nuestras vidas y nos muestra que, con determinación y perseverancia, todos los sueños se pueden hacer realidad.

The Truths We Hold (Young Readers Edition)

Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life.

With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way?
 
In this young readers edition of Kamala Harris’s memoir, we learn about the impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds most dear—those of community, equality, and justice. An inspiring and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance all dreams are possible.

About The Author

Kamala Harris (kamalaharris.org) es la vicepresidenta de los Estados Unidos de América. Antes de convertirse en vicepresidenta, fue senadora por el estado de California. Trabajó en la oficina del fiscal de distrito del Condado de Alameda, más tarde fue elegida fiscal de distrito de San Francisco y posteriormente fiscal general de California. Es la segunda mujer de la raza negra y la primera persona de ascendencia india en ser elegida al Senado de los EE. UU. y la primera mujer y primera persona de la raza negra y de ascendencia india en ocupar el cargo de vicepresidenta. Es una luchadora incansable por la igualdad de derechos de todas las personas, particularmente de los niños. Está casada con Douglas Emhoff y adora ser la “Momala” de Ella y Cole. Puedes seguirla en Facebook en Facebook.com/KamalaHarris o en Twitter @KamalaHarris.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dr. Appu on January 20, 2021

Summary (01-20-2021) Congratulations, Kamala Harris, for becoming the 49th Vice President of the USA. Kamala Harris is an American politician and attorney who is the first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to become the USA's vice president. What did I learn from this......more

Goodreads review by Justin on September 24, 2024

If you're an undecided voter hesitant about the guy who gleefully watched TV while his cult tried to murder the Vice President, but are also not yet sold on Harris because you want more policy from her -- good news! She wrote a 300+ page book that is filled with her stance on all the hot issues, inc......more

Goodreads review by William on July 23, 2024

This is a surface-level, self-congratulatory puff piece. And that's not really a criticism. The book is just exactly what you'd expect from an ambitious politician in the middle of her political rise.  The prose can be so high level as to be void of meaning. For example: “Democracy just cannot flouri......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 11, 2020

There are many ways to have a rich childhood. Having parents who are financially well-off is only one way. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary the second definition of rich is "having high value or quality". By this definition, Kamala Harris had a rich childhood. Kamala was raised in a loving......more